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Adadi Mariam Rock Hewn Church

Written By Addis Ethiopia Tour on Tuesday, Oct 20, 2015 | 01:31 AM

 
Tourist Destination: Adadi Mariam Church, Ethiopia Organized by: Addis Tour and Travel (www.addistour.com) Tour Guide: Tewdros Dessalegn Tourist: Japan Tourist: Adadi Mariam (a rock-hewn church) is located which is a very true example of the rock-hewn church - in fact local tradition ascribes it to King Lalibela who is said to have had it built on his visit to Mount Zuqwala in 1106. Damaged during the wars with Ahmed Gragn in the 16th century, it fell into disuse and was only reopened in the time of Menelik II. It is today in regular use. For more videos please request the owner at [email protected] or Visit www.addistour.com